Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
We've been in business since 1971.
What is your primary product or service?
We are a full service florist and offer greeting cards, several gift lines, lots of one-of-a-kind home decor items, and custom silks for the home or business environment.
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
Our business is a family one. It started in 1971 as a Mother-Daughter partnership. After a serious illness, Alice (one of the original "A's") sold her partnership to Ron Brabo, her son. After twelve years of partnership, Anna (the other "A") passed away, leaving husband and wife partnership, Ron and Wendy, to continue in the family tradition of excellent floral design, product quality, and creativity.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
We offer a number of beautiful home decor and gift items. We keep a large selection of beautiful flowers in stock at all times, priding ourselves in keeping multiple colors of roses available...not just the traditional red. In addition, since the owners work in the shop, alongside their employees, we always go the extra mile...no uncaring, complacent personnel here!
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
We have only one location. Since we are hands-on and very concerned with our quality, service and reputation, we have no plans to expand to another shop. Although we've had offers of financing to expand, we prefer to do an excellent job with what we have rather than to expand past the point of being able to deliver on the promises we make!
Provide detailed directions to your location
We are the second business from the northeast corner of Burdick and Washington (M-24).
What type of payments do you accept?
We accept cash, checks, Visa, Mastercard, Discover and American Express.
Which areas do you service?
We service our local areas of Oxford, Lake Orion, Orion Township, Addison Township, Lakeville, Leonard, Metamora, and certain areas of Lapeer. We also have contracted a private delivery service that services 99 cities other than our own!
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
Ron and Wendy Brabo
What are your hours of operation?
We are open from 8 - 5:30 Monday thru Thursday, 8 - 6 on Friday and 8 - 5 on Saturdays.
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